“You Know I’m Going To Be Talking Crazy To You”
May 10th, 2018
Gerald McCoy had a little fun this offseason hanging out with a guy he’ll likely be trying to tear to the ground in October. [read more]
Gerald McCoy had a little fun this offseason hanging out with a guy he’ll likely be trying to tear to the ground in October. [read more]
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Sizzling performance from the Sage of Tampa Bay sports as he cranks it up on all things Bucs as rookie camp approaches. Click play above or dial up the Ira Kaufman Podcast at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for SEVEN consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the podcast keeps you informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

Leads QB room.
Depth is critical for good teams. [read more]
When the phone rings on a Saturday night and the caller ID says “Sapp,” you pick up the phone, especially if you’re looking for some entertainment. [read more]

Enjoys bringing guys down.
Hearing Bucs tight end O.J. Howard offer this scouting report, it was to Joe like listening to “Eruption.” [read more]
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Todd Wright isn’t just the fantasy football podcast guru and golf chief around here. The longtime national and local sports radio personality has loads of knowledge about the Tampa Bay Lightning. So launching the Todd Wright Lightning Playoff Podcast was a no-brainer. Todd has media credentials for Bolts games and will provide plenty of fresh insight.
(Also, the JoeBoltsFan podcast with Tom Lang has been a big hit every Friday.)
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Needs to add explosive plays.
Is he explosive enough? [read more]

Doesn’t miss many tackles.
It warmed Joe’s heart to learn last week that Bucs starting linebacker Kendell Beckwith was at One Buc Palace working out the best he can despite having ankle surgery due to an April car crash. [read more]

Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken
Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken seems to be a bit fixated on money. [read more]

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General manager Jason Licht said he doesn’t want players with the “five-star virus.”
And it’s been a focus all offseason. [read more]

Saints coach Sean Payton revisits 2017 incidents.
Sean Payton will have you know there is no issue between him and Bucs coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The spirit of Tony Dungy lives on with the Buccaneers, 16 years after his departure. [read more]
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It’s a first today, a Wednesday episode! Ira tweaked the schedule but still is firing full blast on plenty of Bucs news and nuggets of the day. Dial up “The Sage” podcast here and at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

Star of otherwise poor draft.
At one time this draft class looked promising. [read more]

Key to turnaround?
Consider uber NFL insider Adam Schefter to be in a wait-and-see mode. [read more]

Versatile, durable OL available.
Right now, Joe has to believe the Bucs are just a wee bit concerned with what is going on with the right side of their offensive line. [read more]

Leader of the pack?
It’s way too early to figure out who is going to start when the lights shine bright in the Superdome in New Orleans to open the 2018 season.
But it is still fun to try. [read more]
Stop being so negative!
This fresh news has nothing to do with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

It’s easy to count out Peyton Barber or think of him as a second-class running back since the Bucs drafted explosive Southern Cal rookie back Ronald Jones with the No. 38 overall pick two weeks ago. [read more]
The moment the 2018 schedule was released, Tampa Bay’s annual pick to enter the Buccaneers Ring of Honor became a no-brainer. [read more]